Oriole kids should be starting to show up at the grape jelly, nectar feeders. What a great time to feed the birds! The babies are so much fun to watch.
Where are your hummingbirds? Nesting!! It won't be long before they and the kids are visiting the feeders more frequently. Have any of you found a nest yet? I have yet to see one in nature. I have received pictures but never seen one in person.
The goldfinches will be nesting in July/August. They are one of the last birds to nest. One theory is in this way, they avoid the onslaught of Cow Birds laying their eggs in their nests. The young golfinches are really fun to watch - sitting on the feeder perches and systems flapping those wings and mouths wide open waiting for mom and dad to deliver a free meal.
With the hot weather, it's a great time to get a bird bath out if you haven't done so already. American Goldfinches drink a lot of water as seed is the main staple of their diet. They will appreciate the source of water you provide!!
Happy birding!
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